Richard D. “Dick” Sharp, 75, of the Meeker area

Richard D. "Dick" Sharp, age 75, of the Meeker area, died Friday evening at the Ohio State Medical Center.

He was born November 10, 1934 in Marion to the late Forrest M. and Lena Roberta (Austin) Sharp Sr.

He was also predeceased by a grandaughter, 2 brothers: Forrest Jr. and Steven L. Sharp and 2 sisters: Evelyn Alexander and Roberta Clixby.

Dick was a farmer, 1954 graduate of the Meeker High School, member of the Meeker Sportsman's Club and enjoyed gardening and Fishing when he was able.

Surviving is his wife Edith Faye (McKelvy), they were married December 11, 1955 at the New Bloomington Parsonage.

Also surviving is one daughter: Karen (Steve) Herr of Marion and their children Steve (Robyn) Herr Jr. and Kelly Herr and Fiance (Brandon Simmons). one son: James (Denise) Sharp of Meeker and their children: James Wesley (Rachel) Sharp, Jamie Lee Sharp, Monica Lynn (Jason) Tom and Jack Oney, 1 brother: William Sharp, 1 sister: May Louise Satta both of Marion, 12 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday June 29, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, where friends may call from 5:00 pm until the service time at 7:00 pm, Pastor Christopher Wiseman will officiate, Private burial will take place in the Frame (Meeker) Cemetery at a later date

Memorial gifts may be made to the Kidney Dialysis Support Group of Marion PO Box 69 Marion, Ohio 43301. Remembrances and Condolences may be made at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com

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